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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,810, 13,537.80 and 5,394

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,810, 13,537.80 and 5,394 is: 7,443.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,810 : 13,537.80 = 5,394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,810/13,537.80 = 5,394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,810x = 13,537.80 × 5,394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,810x = 73,022,893.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,022,893.20/9,810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,443.72

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